Fragrance comparison

Closer vs Bombe Sexuelle

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Closer

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

3.388 votes

Rank #21,964 TobaccoTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Bombe Sexuelle

Robert Stewart

2.001 votes

Rank #68,806 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Closer takes 2 of 2 categories.

Closer
Choose it for a tobacco and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bombe Sexuelle
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Closer2/2

Bombe Sexuelle0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Closer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Closer

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CloserMaison des Animaux Fragrances

Bombe SexuelleRobert Stewart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCloserBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

leather69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

tobacco84%

honey77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both tobacco, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Tropical FruitVanilla

Heart

TobaccoLeatherMusk

Base

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Top

CorianderBasil

Heart

LeatherBlack PepperSpicy Notes

Base

TobaccoVanillaHoneyPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Tobacco, Leather and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#68,806

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes, Robert Stewart

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCloserHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison des Animaux Fragrances released Closer in 2025 as a bold tobacco gourmand. The scent opens with a contrast of sticky tropical fruit and warm vanilla, then transitions to heavy leather and musk. It offers a distinct option for those who want a sweet yet smoky signature scent for cooler autumn nights.

Reviews →

Bombe Sexuelle by Robert Stewart is a bold, modern unisex fragrance that combines sharp coriander and basil with a rich, honeyed tobacco heart. It leans into a dark, resinous profile, making it a compelling choice for cooler evenings or formal winter outings where you want a scent that lingers on the skin with an anim…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Closer or Bombe Sexuelle?

Closer takes 2 of 2 categories. Closer is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Bombe Sexuelle is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Closer for a tobacco and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Bombe Sexuelle for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Closer and Bombe Sexuelle smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Tobacco, Leather and Musk.

Is Closer or Bombe Sexuelle better for summer or winter?

Closer suits day or night wear; Bombe Sexuelle suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Closer and Bombe Sexuelle?

Closer has top notes of Tropical Fruit and Vanilla, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather and Musk. Bombe Sexuelle has top notes of Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Leather, Black Pepper and Spicy Notes, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Honey and Patchouli.